Using a Thesaurus

By Tracey Wilson

The Helpful Thesaurus

• Use a thesaurus to help you find words of similar meanings.

• Use a thesaurus to help you find words with opposite meanings.

• Great for finding synonyms and antonyms!

• The thesaurus can be very helpful when writing!

Thesaurus Use Part I

Synonyms are words that mean exactly or nearly the same as

another word. Find the word you want to know a synonym for and the thesaurus will

have a list!

Thesaurus Use Part II

Antonyms are words opposite in meaning to

another word.Find the word you want to know an antonym for and the thesaurus will

have a list!

Synonyms for Legalize

Find the word legalize in the thesaurus:• Permit• Allow• License

Antonyms for Legalize

Find the word legalize in the thesaurus: • Prohibit• Outlaw

• Criminalize

Pair & Practice

Pair Students Together• Pair students together with

others in their reading groups

Let Them Practice • Allow students to choose

three words to find synonyms and antonyms for from their readings